Corporate/Private Tours - bookable for 2020-2021
Bring your curiosity and we'll take care of the rest! Twin Cities Sightseeing Tours takes pride in providing a carefree, smooth, and effortless experience. Let us do that for you! We offer tours for ANY size group from one to one hundred...or more! You can choose a tour as-is, ask us to customize it to your desired specifications, have us design one from scratch, or use our step-on guide and concierge services. Walking or bus, short- or full-day tours, Minneapolis or St Paul, and with or without breweries, distilleries, wineries, or restaurants…we can do it all! Click here for booking, pricing, contract information, and how to learn more.
HOW DO I BOOK?
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ALL IS BRIGHT HOLIDAY LIGHTS TOUR
Don't let this cold and crazy winter stop you from having fun, Minnesota! In this unusual year, let's be bold, embrace the cold and make your holidays brighter in the Twin Cities' only open-air fun bus. We have holiday lights, music, AND Santa and a lively Elf will be at your service. It's a perfect outing for families or your company! Choose your date and time slot to book the bus for your private party!
Be Bold!
Be Brave!
BYOB!
- Bring your own blanket
- Bring your own beverage (alcoholic or non-alcoholic)
- Bring your own brood (single family households only)
TOUR INFORMATION
Dates
- Private bookings available on Mon, Tue, Wed on these select dates: Dec 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 21
Price
- Contact us for pricing and tour times
- DOT rules and regulations allow 13 guests maximum on this bus, no matter the age; infants and children must be included in total guest count
Location
- Begins and ends at Microtel Inn & Suites (5681 Bishop Ave, Inver Grove Heights MN 55076)
Overview
No matter the season, Minnesotans embrace the outdoors. Our Bold North winters are no exception! In this unusual year be bold, get out, have fun. Enjoy the spirit of the holidays with this custom, one-of-a-kind tour. Treat yourself to the magic of the season by viewing beautiful light displays in a fun, safe way. Embrace the cold in the Twin Cities’ only open-air fun bus. With a covered top and open sides, it’s the perfect way to view twinkling lights along brightly decorated streets. The crisp air, holiday music, and beautiful lights make it perfect for families or your company! This unique private tour is sure to get you in the spirit of the season – so please join us for some festive fun! We’ll make your holidays brighter!
Good to Know
- Bus holds 13 guests in the back; driver is isolated in separate, enclosed cab
- We pick you up at the starting location and travel local neighborhood streets at slow speeds for the 30-minute tour (no highways!)
- Dress warmly! This is an open-air bus!
- Alcoholic beverages are allowed; must be 21+ years old
- Face coverings encouraged on the bus - grandma's handknit scarf is perfect! Face coverings required inside hotel.
What's Included
- Clean, safe, decorated open-air fun bus for your private party
- Professional driver, dressed as Santa, on a pre-planned route with many holiday lights
- Our festive holiday music playlist!
Festive Add-ons
- Holiday Snack Pack - $5 - includes 1 personal-size bag locally-made Candyland popcorn, 1 small bottle of water, 1 large candy cane
- Handwarmers - $3 - for a pair
FESTIVE HOLIDAY LIGHTS TOUR
We offer both unguided and guided private tours
Tours run from late Nov through late Dec
See below for pricing and inclusions
UNGUIDED
Treat yourself to the magic of the holidays by viewing beautiful light displays with Experience The Twin Cities. Ride in comfort while viewing twinkling lights and nibbling holiday candy canes. Driving through the brightly decorated streets of the Twin Cities is sure to get you in the spirit of the season. See why Experience The Twin Cities offers the most fun for the holidays!
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FESTIVE HOLIDAY LIGHTS TOUR |
2-4 Hour Tour |
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14 Passenger Coach Bus |
$ 387 + |
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16 Passenger Luxury Mercedes Sprinter Coach Bus |
$ 563 + |
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29 Passenger Luxury Coach |
$ 637 + |
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54 Passenger Luxury Motor Coach |
$ 810 + |
+ Includes driver gratuity; does not include 10% fuel and admin surcharge
Sample Quotation – 16 passenger Luxury Mercedes Sprinter Coach Bus
Festive Holiday Light Tour $563 + 10% fuel & admin = $625 total cost
Important Points
- Pick-up and Drop-off anywhere in the Twin Cities Metro area
- Available 7 days a week at dusk for optimal lights viewing
- Prices valid for 2-4 hour tours
- Choose our East Metro or West Metro Festive Holiday Lights Tour
- The time starts at pick-up and ends at drop-off
- No hidden charges
- Complimentary water, drinkware, cooler (no ice); candy canes
- Bring your own drinks for more merriment!
GUIDED
Treat yourself to the magic of the holidays by viewing beautiful light displays with Experience The Twin Cities. Ride in comfort while viewing twinkling lights and nibbling holiday candy canes. Your expert driver and guide will lead you through the brightly decorated streets of the Twin Cities, which is sure to get you in the spirit of the season. We’ll have music, we’ll have games, we’ll have fun for everyone! We may even have an ugly sweater or two! See why Experience The Twin Cities offers the most fun for the holidays!
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FESTIVE HOLIDAY LIGHTS TOUR |
2-4 Hour Tour |
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13 Passenger Coach Bus |
$ 504 + |
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15 Passenger Luxury Mercedes Sprinter Coach Bus |
$ 675 + |
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28 Passenger Luxury Coach |
$ 776 + |
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53 Passenger Luxury Motor Coach |
$ 1012 + |
+ Includes driver and guide gratuities; does not include 10% fuel and admin surcharge
Sample Quotation – 15 passenger Luxury Mercedes Sprinter Coach Bus
Festive Holiday Light Tour $675 + 10% fuel & admin = $750 total cost
Important Points
- Pick-up and Drop-off anywhere in the Twin Cities Metro area
- Available 7 days a week at dusk for optimal lights viewing
- Prices valid for 2-4 hour tours
- Choose our East Metro or West Metro Festive Holiday Lights Tour
- The time starts at pick-up and ends at drop-off
- No hidden charges
- Complimentary water, drinkware, cooler (no ice); candy canes
- Bring your own drinks for more merriment!
A TALE OF TWIN CITIES
The Twin Cities are more fraternal than identical, which makes our A Tale Of Twin Cities tour so interesting. Learn why it’s said you date Minneapolis and marry St Paul. Or why Mark Twain allegedly said, “St Paul is the last great city of the east and Minneapolis is the first great city of the west”. This 3-hour tour also includes magnificent Minnehaha Falls!
TOUR INFORMATION
- Click here for booking, pricing, contract information, and how to learn more.
SIGHTS
- Minnehaha Falls
- State Capitol Building
- Cathedral of Saint Paul
- Summit Avenue
- First Avenue
- Mary Tyler Moore Statue
- Mississippi River
- Stone Arch Bridge
- Mill District
- St Anthony Falls
- Basilica of St Mary
- Nicollet Island
- Iconic Buildings - IDS & Foshay
- Guthrie Theater
- Mill City Museum
- Prince Landmarks
- Bob Dylan Mural
- Sports Stadiums - USBank, Target Field, and Target Center
- Much more!
OVERVIEW
The Twin Cities are more fraternal than identical, which makes our A Tale Of Twin Cities tour so interesting. Learn why it’s said you date Minneapolis and marry St Paul. Or why Mark Twain allegedly said, “St Paul is the last great city of the east and Minneapolis is the first great city of the west”. Situated along the mighty Mississippi River, with downtowns only seven miles apart, Minneapolis and St Paul each began as tiny immigrant towns and grew up together, eventually forming a cohesive metropolis that’s part bustling city, part sleepy suburbs, part natural beauty, and all uniquely Minnesota.
MINNEAPOLIS LANDMARK BUS TOUR
Featuring not only the sights, but also the sounds of Minneapolis (in a unique way which only Experience the Twin Cities can present). Join us for an unforgettable experience touring distinctive landmarks from Minneapolis's past, present and exciting future.
TOUR INFORMATION
- Click here for booking, pricing, contract information, and how to learn more.
SIGHTS
- Mississippi Riverfront
- Sculpture Garden
- Walker Art Museum
- Stone Arch Bridge
- St Anthony Falls
- Basilica of St Mary
- Mary Tyler Moore Statue
- Nicollet Island
- Iconic buildings - IDS & Foshay
- Guthrie Theater
- Mill City Museum
- Prince landmarks
- Bob Dylan Mural
- Sports Stadiums - USBank, Target Field and Target Center
- Much more!
OVERVIEW
Featuring not only the sights, but also the sounds of Minneapolis (in a unique way which only Experience the Twin Cities can present). Join us for an unforgettable experience touring distinctive landmarks from Minneapolis's past, present and exciting future. From world-famous murals to the largest river in the United States, you'll see why Minneapolis is known as "the City by Nature." A relaxing 90-minute bus ride, our Minneapolis Landmark Bus Tour is excellent for visitors, locals and families alike!
BEST OF ... WALKING TOUR
YOU ARE BOOKING A PRIVATE TOUR (YES - THE ENTIRE TOUR FOR YOUR GROUP!)
Although Minneapolis and St Paul are twins, each has its own distinct personality made of diverse neighborhoods. Our Best Of … Walking Tour allows you to get up-close-and-personal with a particular area. Currently focusing on either Downtown Minneapolis, the Minneapolis River District, or Downtown St Paul. Each tour lasts 90 minutes.
TOUR INFORMATION
Dates
- Contact us for availability and booking.
Price
- Click here for booking, pricing, contract information, and how to learn more
Location
- Select your custom pick up location in or out of our free pick up zone
SIGHTS
- Downtown Minneapolis - iconic buildings, sports stadiums, theater district, First Avenue, Mary Tyler Moore Statue
- Minneapolis River District - Mississippi River, Stone Arch Bridge, St Anthony Falls, Mill District, Guthrie Theater, oldest street in Minneapolis
- Downtown St Paul - Landmark Center, Rice Park, Mississippi River, State Capitol, Cathedral of St Paul, gangster locations, theater district
OVERVIEW
Although Minneapolis and St Paul are twins, each has its own distinct personality made of diverse neighborhoods. Our 90-minute Best Of … Walking Tour allows you to get up-close-and-personal with a particular area. Focusing on Downtown Minneapolis, the Minneapolis River District, and Downtown St Paul, our walking tours let you learn interesting history, be part of our exciting present, and see what’s on the horizon as the Twin Cities continue to attract new residents and change to meet everyone’s needs. There will be plenty of photo opportunities, so don’t forget your camera!
PRINCE LEGACY TOUR: SIGHTS & SOUNDS OF MINNEAPOLIS
Join us as we honor the life of Prince, one of the greatest musical legends to emerge from the Twin Cities! This carefully curated itinerary takes you to locations where he lived, frequented, and enjoyed life in his hometown, including Paisley Park! You'll gain a better understanding of why Prince chose to remain in the Twin Cities after becoming a mega-star. This tour does not include an inside visit to Paisley Park.
TOUR INFORMATION
- Click here for booking, pricing, contract information, and how to learn more.
SIGHTS
- First Avenue Night Club (Purple Rain Movie)
- Childhood home
- Purple Rain House
- Downtown Minneapolis
- Schmitt Music Mural
- Orpheum Theater
- Electric Fetus
- Underground Graffiti Tunnel
- Prince Mural
- Paisley Park (Outside Only, Inside Tour sold separately)
OVERVIEW
Join us as we honor the life of Prince - one of the greatest musical legends to emerge out of the Twin Cities! This exciting bus tour will take you to all the important sites that played a role in creating the rock icon Prince eventually became. From important places of his youth to some of the venues he performed in, you’ll gain a better understanding of why Prince chose to remain in the Twin Cities after becoming a mega-star. This 3-hour bus tour will allow you to experience the same places Prince did and is a must-see for any serious Prince fan! Option available to add on a tour of Paisley Park at an additional cost, based on availability. This tour does not include an inside visit to Paisley Park.
MINNEAPOLIS RIVERBOAT AND BUS TOUR
Two great experiences, one fun-filled tour! We've combined our relaxing sightseeing city tour with a spectacular river cruise to create a summer midday treat. See Mill City from two distinct perspectives!
TOUR INFORMATION
- Click here for booking, pricing, contract information, and how to learn more.
SIGHTS
- Mississippi Riverfront
- Sculpture Garden
- Walker Art Museum
- Stone Arch Bridge
- St Anthony Falls
- Basilica of St Mary
- Mary Tyler Moore Statue
- Nicollet Island
- Iconic buildings - IDS & Foshay
- Guthrie Theater
- Mill City Museum
- Prince landmarks
- Bob Dylan Mural
- Sports Stadiums - USBank, Target Field and Target Center
- Much more!
OVERVIEW
Two great experiences, one low price! We've combined our relaxing sightseeing city tour with a spectacular river cruise to create a summer midday treat. It begins with a 90-minute city tour, incorporating the best of Minneapolis's past and present, before concluding with a thrilling 90-minute cruise down the mighty Mississippi River. What better way to see this exciting and historic city than by land and water? This tour is excellent for visitors, locals, and families alike!